In 1969 I received a B.S. in Educ. degree in Spanish and French and in 1971 an M.A. in Spanish and Spanish American literature, both from the Ohio State University.  While an undergraduate at Ohio State, I studied in Mexico City for a quarter, and since then I have visited many Spanish-speaking countries, leading student groups, recruiting international students, and traveling with my family for pleasure.  Over the years I have enjoyed teaching many levels of Spanish and French in secondary school and college.  In 1979 I began working with international students as Assistant (later Associate) Director of the English Language Program at Ohio Wesleyan University.  In 1987 I began my position as Director of International Student Programs at Otterbein College and ever since then have really enjoyed my very interesting work as international student advisor and off-campus study coordinator.  Although these two responsibilities require most of my time and energy, I am fortunate to be able to continue as a part-time instructor in Spanish, a language that has always fascinated me.